BodyTite Lipo FAQs – Part 1
Stubborn deposits of fat that resist diet and exercise are one of life’s great frustrations. While such areas can be disheartening and can diminish one’s confidence, there are now more options than ever to address these concerns. Thanks to recent advancements in medical body contouring such as BodyTite Lipo, patients in the Englewood, NJ who visit the Better U Med Spa can finally achieve their dream body.
What Is BodyTite Lipo?
The FDA-approved BodyTite procedure not only melts and removes fat, but also simultaneously tightens the skin. As BodyTite Lipo is a radiofrequency assisted lipolysis (RFAL), patients have the option of undergoing the procedure in our private treatment room, and depending on the complexity of the individual procedure, may only require local anesthetic. The first of its kind, the BodyTite device heats dermal tissue from both above and from within, yielding significantly consistent results.
How Does Radiofrequency RF Lipo Work?
The BodyTite Lipo procedure is performed using an FDA-approved handpiece that releases radiofrequency energy through both an external electrode and an internal probe, which is inserted through a tiny, minimally-invasive incision. When the handpiece is moved across the treatment area, the electrode and probe meticulously heat both superficial, subdermal tissue as well as adipose tissue. And while the device is designed to heat tissue, mechanisms have been built in to ensure that skin is not burned or damaged during the BodyTite Lipo procedure.
What Areas Can BodyTite RF Lipo Be Used On?
Through the BodyTite Lipo procedure, areas of the body that may be contoured include not only the abdomen, but also love handles, hips, buttocks, love handles, the inner and outer thighs, as well as the arms and knees.
Does BodyTite RF Lipo Require Anesthesia?
While smaller treatment areas only require local anesthetic (meaning the patient remains awake during the procedure), BodyTite Lipo patients have the option of undergoing mild sedation to ensure optimal emotional comfort. BodyTite Lipo patients having multiple areas treated at once also have the option of being put under general anesthesia. At the beginning of the treatment, anesthetic fluid is inserted into the superficial tissue via a cannula. In most cases, patients undergoing BodyTite Lipo report feeling little more than mild pressure during their procedure.
Are There Any Side Effects To BodyTite RF Lipo?
In the immediate time period following the BodyTite Lipo procedure, the treatment area may experience some mild soreness and tenderness, which may result in physical activity such as walking somewhat uncomfortable. Side effects such as these will diminish after a few hours, and if necessary, may be treated with over-the-counter pain relievers. After a few days, patients typically report a return of complete physical comfort.
Some BodyTite Lipo patients report some minimal swelling, bruising, or redness, as well as the skin of the treatment area being sensitive to the touch. For a few weeks after BodyTite Lipo, patients’ skin may appear slightly uneven, but this is a perfectly normal component of the process that will diminish as fat cells become more evenly distributed.
BodyTite Lipo – Englewood, NJ
Our patients typically prefer BodyTite Lipo over liposuction because it is non-surgical, painless, and there is much less downtime. Additionally, it also much less expensive than full surgical liposuction – and it tightens the skin in addition to removing stubborn fat!
If you’re in the Englewood, NJ area and are considering liposuction, BodyTite Lipo is the obvious choice. Contact the Better U Med Spa to schedule a consultation with Dr. Hetal Gor and find out if BodyTite Lipo is right for you.